In Haryana, 800 to 1,000 kg of medical waste is generated everyday. Amit Kumar Agrawal, Director General of Urban Local Body (ULB): "We and health

CoQ10 (coenzyme Q10), a substance naturally produced by the human body and found in beef and fish, can reverse the harmful effects produced by BPA, according

To better understand the risk factors and the effects of drought in the region, IWMI conducted a survey of 400 commercial fruit farms in Jordan, one the most water-scarce countries in the world.

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects approximately 10% of the global population, and leads to five to ten million deaths annually. Growing in importance is a distinctive form with unknown/uncertain etiology (CKDu), the cause of which remains unknown and is not linked to factors normally associated with CKD.

If you’re of a certain age, Ethiopia may still invoke images of its devastating mid-1980s famine that gripped people around the world – including celebrities. But the once impoverished country has redefined itself in just over a generation.

IWMI plans to use the data from Futurepump’s 4,000 pumps to calculate how much water is being extracted at any given time, which can help governments ensure it is used sustainably, with limits on extraction or a shift to less water-intensive crops.

Away from Nepal, in other water-impoverished megacities, authorities have proved that seemingly intractable shortages can be addressed, or at least somewhat allayed, while reining in private tankers.

How close is the world to “peak phosphorus” — that point in time when production of phosphorus will reach its maximum and it will get harder to access it?

The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) South Asia Office in India, convened a multi-sectoral panel discussion on - “Creating Sustainable Value Chains for Transforming Food Systems” on 4 Feb 2020, at the National Agricultural Science Complex in Delhi.

Wa, (UWR), Feb. 06, GNA – The German Development Cooperation (GIZ) has earmarked 18 communities in six districts in the Savanna Ecological Zone (SEZ) to pilot the Resilience Against Climate Change (REACH) project.

The Pyawt Ywar pump irrigation scheme, on which the project focused, was established in 2004 by Myanmar’s Irrigation and Water Utilisation Management Department. Designed to increase agricultural production and achieve food

It is about time that we see these creatures as less of a nuisance to be avoided, and more of a “super-fly” with the ability to help us solve global food and energy problems at once.

Current wastewater nutrient recovery technologies have made significant progress. In the case of phosphorous, recovery rates range from 25% to 90%.

Wastewater volumes are increasing quickly, with a projected rise of roughly 24 percent by 2030 and 51 percent by 2050.

In an opinion piece in The Independent, IWMI Director General Claudia Sadoff says "Achieving greater gender equality will help to strengthen the resilience of our food systems, revitalize rural economies and enhance rural livelihoods."

Smart water technologies continue to advance, but there is still more that needs to be done to develop net-zero energy and energy-positive technologies in the water and wastewater sector.

The principles of integrated water resource management insist on taking a basin-wide or systemwide approach rather than addressing surface water and groundwater issues separately.

A new International Water Management Institute (IWMI) partnership with Digital Earth Africa (DEA [1]) will leverage state of the art remote-sensing and data management technologies to enhance the ability of African Governments, communities and companies to better manage their water.

Claudia Sadoff, Director General of IWMI, argues that our efforts to mitigate the impacts of climate change and address food security could be counterproductive if we don’t pay more attention to water and its use.

“One of the big challenges of dealing with water resource management is: How are you going to manage something if you can't measure it?” said William Rex, senior adviser at the International Water Management Institute.

"In the water sector we always say 'Don't waste a good crisis'," said Inga Jacobs-Mata, the South African representative from non-profit research group the International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

And when it comes to adapting to climate change, knowledge is power, which is why a new programme to gather continent-wide information on water could be a game-changer.

“In the water sector we always say 'Don't waste a good crisis'," said Inga Jacobs-Mata, the South African representative from non-profit research group the International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

A welcome piece of positive news for Africa comes from the Sri Lanka-headquartered International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and a new satellite data initiative.

Today, many people lack access to the most basic weapons to shield themselves from COVID-19: water and soap.

We know that one of the most important actions everyone can take to protect ourselves and others from infection is to wash our hands – and yet there are hundreds of millions of people around the world for whom this simple act is a struggle.

With Earth Day marked on April 22, we look to nature’s solutions to climate change and other challenges. Wetland preservation is vital for our environmental, food and societal futures.

Countries in south Asia are bracing themselves for an onslaught of climate disasters, as if managing the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic is not enough.

Take a look at the satellite map below. That vast swathe of orange and red across northwestern India and Pakistan depicts crops that have ripened in the last couple of weeks.

The decline in natural resources is very real. The International Water Management Institute estimates that nearly every country south of the 35th parallel will experience economic or physical water scarcity by 2025.

It has been said many times that there is very little irrigation development in Africa, that there is little water storage per head of population, that this adds up to high vulnerability to droughts.

A completely different type of cholesterol is more likely to cause cardiovascular disease than previously believed. This is the remnant particle cholesterol

Since the implementation of the 2013 American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Guideline on the Treatment of Blood Cholesterol, cholesterol levels in American adults are declining.

In people under 45 years, a strong association between non-HDL cholesterol levels and long-term risk for cardiovascular disease has been suggested. The

Holiday season is upon us. For many people, this is the most joyous time of year, but for those who suffer from chronic diseases such as cancer or other

As wearable fitness trackers become ever more popular and sophisticated, they provide new opportunities for monitoring training and guiding post-injury

New year 2020 is almost here to start with a bang. Picking out the right food, gadgets, exercises, and outdoor activities well in advance can help you

An average Indian is spending one-third of his or her waking hours on phone - nearly 1,800 hours a year. Three out offour respondent said if smartphone

Getting involved in high-intensity interval training (HIIT), also called high-intensity intermittent exercise or sprint interval training, can boost your overall fitness levels, reports a new study.

Popular gym chains across the country not only use persuasive post-holiday marketing campaigns, but they're also undermining public health warnings about the dangers of indoor tanning.

Setting New Year's resolutions can be a frustrating proposition. It's disheartening to look back at old resolutions to see they've failed to take hold

If a person holds the car steering wheel at certain angles (1, 4, or 5 on the clock) then it's likely you're over or underestimating how much force you

Top 10 travel destinations have remained mostly consistent over the past decade, with London, Paris, and Bangkok taking the top three spots, according to a new report.

Formation of blood clots and varicose veins are a very common condition that affects people at any age and at any time. Taking extra care can keep your

Super bowl fans, watch out. Sitting long hours at night watching the big game on TV can rob your good night's sleep. But, if you're a football fan, it hard to get rid of the super bowl.

A new computer program was found to identify the dancer with astounding accuracy, revealed a recent discovery. Studying how people move to music

Estrangement has become harder in the digital age and social media platfroms, such as Facebook and Instagram, can make break-ups much worse, say researchers.

Everyone approaches romantic relationships differently. On one end of the spectrum are people who crave closeness so much, they may come across as "clingy.

Healthy Monday program incorporates a wide range of healthy lifestyle habits to encourage residents to use each Monday to get on a healthier track. The

As the novel coronavirus becomes pandemic, people are focused on stopping the spread of germs through largescale quarantines and everyday best practices like hand washing.